Massachusetts § 128A - Discontinuance of passenger service; hearing; notice; decision of department
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§ 128A. Discontinuance of passenger service; hearing; notice; decision of department
Section 128A. A railroad corporation which has scheduled and operated a passenger train on a regular schedule for twelve consecutive months or more, except for holidays or interruptions caused by storms or other causes beyond its control, shall not discontinue the operation of such train or cut out more than ten per cent of its station stops, except with the written approval of the department after public hearing, notice of which hearing and proposed discontinuance shall be posted by the corporation at the stations involved for a period of fifteen days immediately preceding said public hearing. The department shall render a decision on its findings within a period of sixty days after said public hearing.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 128A cover?
Section 128A ("Discontinuance of passenger service; hearing; notice; decision of department") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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